'The sooner you go the better': Hollande points to the Brexit door warning Theresa May not to delay the process of leaving the EU as he lays down tough terms

The French President delivered the tough message after holding talks with the new Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace. Mr Hollande said he understood that Mrs May wanted to 'prepare for negotiations' - although he stressed that no formal talks could take place until Article 50 was invoked. 


The discussions come after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the UK should 'take a moment' over its plans to sever ties with Brussels , while warning against leaving the negotiations 'up in the air'.